In a startling turn of events, former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three other individuals find themselves grappling with the weight of a unanimous guilty verdict in the Charloe Musu murder trial. The shocking decision by 11 out of the 12 jurors has cast a somber shadow over the once-respected legal figure and her […]
In a fiery response to the accusations leveled by former Finance Minister and Gbarpolu County Senator-elect Amara Konneh, Finance Minister Samuel Tweah took to social media to dismantle what he deemed as misconceptions and misinformation. The exchange centers around the controversial HPX deal, with Tweah vehemently defending his actions during his tenure as Finance Minister. […]
In a recent exchange of words, the former Finance Minister and now Gbarpolu County Senator-elect, Amara Konneh, responded vehemently to Finance Minister Samuel Tweah regarding the controversial HPX deal. Konneh accused Tweah of misleading the public and engaging in questionable fiscal and economic governance practices during his tenure. The HPX Mess: Konneh began by addressing […]
In a bold move towards fiscal responsibility and institutional reform, Representative Richard Nagbe Koon, vying for the speakership of the 55th Legislature, has promised to slash the annual budget for the office of the speaker by 20%. The current budget stands at 2.5 million United States dollars, and Koon believes that such an amount is […]
In a move geared towards empowering Liberia’s youth and fostering economic growth, President H.E George M. Weah has officially submitted a Loan Agreement to the Honorable Legislature for ratification. The Agreement, titled “Loan Agreement between the Republic of Liberia and the African Development Fund (ADF) for the Program for Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Investment (PAYED) Project […]
In a significant move towards financial transparency and economic planning, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has presented the Draft National Budget for the fiscal year 2024 to the Honorable House of Representatives (HOR) in Liberia. The proposed budget stands at US$625.57 million, with detailed allocations and projections outlined by Deputy Finance Minister […]
In a significant move aimed at securing the proper use of Liberia’s resources during the transition period, President George Weah has instructed all government entities to seek approval from his office for expenditures. The directive covers payments of bonuses and service allowances to directors, deputies, and officials of similar standings in state-owned enterprises, commissions, and […]
In a dramatic turn of events, local construction companies contracted by the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE) have locked down the agency’s offices, demanding payment for their work on the Presidential County Tour Projects, commonly referred to as the “Weah Project.” The move comes as a manifestation of growing frustrations among the contractors who […]
A diplomatic storm is brewing in Liberia as calls intensify for the recall and dismissal of a Liberian diplomat who voted against a United Nations resolution aimed at bringing an end to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The controversy has sparked a heated debate both within Liberia and beyond, with prominent figures, including Montserrado District 8 outgoing […]
In a historic move, the United States Congress has recently approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. This groundbreaking legislation marks a significant milestone in the global fight against corruption by criminalizing the act of foreign officials demanding or accepting bribes from […]